Apply for a nominee supervisor licence

Before you apply

cannot personally contract or subcontract to carry out building work but can supervise work for a licensed contractor who holds the same QBCC licence class

can be the nominee for a company – a company must have a nominee who holds the same QBCC licence class as the company

is responsible for ensuring the building work done by the company is properly supervised. The nominee and company directors must have a system of supervision in place to ensure the company’s building work complies with the plans and specifications and expected work standards.

Before agreeing to become nominee for a company, consider seeking legal advice.

Who can apply

A nominee supervisor must be an employee, director or secretary of a licensed company, and must hold the same licence class as the licensed contractor.

How to apply

The application process differs depending on which licence class you wish to apply for.

If you're applying for a nominee supervisor licence in one of the builder licence classes, a building designer or hydraulic services design licence class, or completed residential building inspection, then follow this process: